By Gabriel Lihan, Tania Matu, Shaik Shaiful & Uzair Aneeq
KUCHING: Voters are excited and looking forward to casting their votes in the forthcoming 15th General Election (GE15).
The Election Commission (EC) has set November 19 as polling day for the 15th General Election while nomination will be on November 5 and early polling on November 15.
New Sarawak Tribune met with members of the public to hear their thoughts and comments on the announcement.
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DEW TINA, 50
Administrative clerk
I hope the right candidates will be nominated to represent the people for their best interests and not the self-interest of the candidates.
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MOHD ALIF HAIQAL JAMEAN, 23
Trainer
Anyone who is eligible to vote must make sure they are voting for the right one. Their votes will help Malaysia to progress.
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HERIN LUPISAU, 60
Self employed
I hope that all the people who are eligible to vote will fulfil their responsibilities as Malaysians. I hope that they use wisdom to choose candidates who can lead with authority and high integrity and then take Malaysia to a more advanced level. I really dream of a developed country with a peaceful and prosperous life.
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IEKA HAIRIENA CROSSLEY, 21
Student
Since this is the first time I will be voting, I am quite thrilled about the general election.
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LEE JOON KHIONG, 63
Storekeeper
Whoever is elected to parliament should treat every Malaysian equally when it comes to employment, scholarships and other social benefits.